8-SOURCE 8-ZONE DISTRIBUTED AUDIO MATRIX AMPLIFIER Model: DAX88 User Manual
DAX88 User Manual Table of Contents Safety ............................................................................................................................. .......................................................................................................... ... Overview ........................................................................................................................ Installation ............................................................................
Safety WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO A DAYTON AUDIO AUTHORIZED DEALER. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions contained within this manual. Do not use this unit near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
FCC Statement FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (a) This device may not cause harmful interference. (b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Mobile device. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Overview The DAX88 8-source 8-zone Distributed Audio system provides ultimate audio control for 6 amplified zones, and 2 line level zones. Perfect for whole home audio systems or for business,the DAX88 is a true matrix audio system that delivers an extensive list of features for professional and residential installations. The DAX88 was designed for ease of installation by the integrator, and be simple to operate for the user.
Overview DAX88 Front Panel SIGNAL LED ZONE STATUS LED POWER LED POWER ON/OFF DAX88 Rear Panel WiFi ANTENNA for wireless network connection VOLTAGE SELECTOR MODE SWITCH: 115-230V BRIDGE/STEREO AC INPUT ZONE 7 & 8 RCA SIGNAL OUTPUT STEREO for connection of RCA external amplifier INPUTS SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS STEREO 3.
Overview DAX88HUB- Keypad Hub (Optional) The DAX88 Keypad Hub allows up to 8 keypads, 1 per zone, to be hooked up to your DAX88 8 RJ45 INPUTS for connection of individual wired keypads RJ45 OUTPUT CONNECTION for connection to DAX88 Page |
Overview DAX88IR – IR Remote for Keypads (Optional) The DAX88IR infrared remote control provides complete zone control through the IR receiver on the DAX88 keypads. All keypad functions can be accessed using the DAX88IR. In addition to the keypad functions, the DAXRC has a MUTE button to temporarily mute audio in the zone. Once the MUTE function is activated the keypad's LED display will flash, indicating the mute status.
Overview DAX88KP – Keypad (Optional) The DAX88 keypad is designed for ease of use with a maximum ability to control sound. Soft-touch backlit buttons and a backlit LED display provide convenient control of the zone; ON/OFF, source 1 ~ 8 selection, volume, treble, and bass. A built-in IR target or external IR target connected to the EXT-IR terminals on the rear of the keypad, relay commands to the DAX88 main unit through your DAX88IR IR Remote.
Installation – Main Unit Install the DAX88 in a well-ventilated location; do not block the vents on the sides or top of the chassis, proper ventilation is required for normal operation. Do not expose the unit to excessive dust, do not allow dust to build up on the unit , and do block the vent holes in the chassis. Do not place the DAX88 above or below heat-generating components such as another audio amplifier.
Installation – Main Unit Installing Multiple DAX88 Units Because of the thoughtful design of the app that controls the DAX88, Dayton Audio Matrio, there is no limit to the amount of DAX88 devices that can be used on a single network. The app will seamlessly add any DAX88 units it can find on the network with no additional setup. The group control mode of the app can even control multiple zones from different DAX88 units at the same time.
Installation – Speakers Speakers x x x x Use good quality 12-14 AWG stranded copper speaker wire. Most jurisdictions require the use of CL2 rated in-wall speaker wire, refer to your local building code enforcement office for the proper cable type for your installation. If speaker wires must be run parallel to AC wires, keep the speaker wires and AC wires at least 10 inches apart. If you must cross AC wires, always cross at a 90 degree angle.
Installation – Speakers Connecting speakers to the DAX88 in STEREO MODE Set the amplifier mode switch to STEREO. Remove approximately 5 inches from the cable jacket, strip 1/4" of insulation from the speaker wire, and twist the copper strands. Insert the speaker wires into the connector per the label below the output terminals and tighten the set screws. Repeat for the remaining zones.
Installation – Speakers Connecting speakers to the DAX88 in BRIDGE MODE In BRIDGE mode the amplifier LEFT and RIGHT outputs are combined into a more powerful MONO output, thus doubling the output power to 50 watts with a minimum speaker load of 8 ohms. Remove approximately 5 inches from the cable jacket, strip 1/4" of insulation from the speaker wire, and twist the copper strands. Insert the speaker wires into the connector per the label below the output terminals and tighten the set screws.
Installation – Speakers Using DAX88 Pre-Amp Outputs Zone 7 and 8 of the DAX88 are pre-out zones and are represented on the back of the unit as stereo RCA jacks. These zones can be used for connecting external amplifiers to expand the available power in a large zone or multiple zones, or can even be used to add a powered subwoofer to a room. These outputs could even be used to feed an audio signal into another DAX88 unit.
Installation – Audio Sources The DAX88 provides 8 source inputs that can be accessed by any zone. y y y y Inputs 1 ~ 4 are stereo, unbalanced, line level source inputs via RCA style female connectors or a female 3.5mm jack. If both inputs are present, they will mix together. Inputs 5 ~ 6 have options for Toslink (optical) input, or analog audio through a 3.5mm jack. o If using Toslink, make sure to use “PCM-Stereo” or Auto detect settings on your source device.
Installation – Keypads y y Each DAX88 zone can be controlled outside of the app with keypads that can be mounted into a wall. Because the DAX88 is app controllable, you can install as few or as many keypads as you want (up to 8). These keypads offer convenient control for volume, source input, bass and treble. The keypads also feature an IR sensor that can be used with the DAX88 Remote. Use high quality Cat5e/6 cable between the controller/amplifier and the keypads.
Installation – Keypads x x Use standard electrical boxes or low voltage rings to mount the keypads. Connect the keypad hub to the master controller/amplifier using a standard Ethernet patch cable. Although the DAX88 Keypad Hub is labeled as 1 – 8 for each of the 8 ports, the dip switches on the back of the keypads must be set so they correspond to the correct zone like the chart below shows. This gives each keypad a distinct address.
Installation – Network Connection Because the DAX88 is a network-based device, initial setup will require adding the device to your network. This will enable app control and Wi-Fi streaming, and can be done in 2 different ways Option 1: (Recommended) Hard wire the DAX88 to your network using a standard ethernet cable connected to the jack on the back of the DAX88 device labeled “Network”.
Installation – Network Connection 3) Open the Hi-Fly app and press “Add Device” on the following screen. 4) Follow the on screen instructions in the Hi-Fly app. a. The first step of connection will require you to connect to the DAX88’s internal Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi SSID of your DAX88 device will be DAX88_XXXX, where XXXX is a unique identifier of your DAX88. This will be labeled on the back right side of your DAX88 device with a sticker.
Installation – Network Connection Note: Dayton Audio Hi-Fly technology requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi if your DAX88 is not connected with an ethernet cable. The typical Wi-Fi network is setup so the 2.4 GHz network is named the same as the 5 GHz network, and switching is automatic within your router. Some networks are setup so these networks have separate names. For example, you might have networks “MyWiFi 2.
Installation – 12V Triggers The DAX88 has 2 sets of 12V triggers for each zone on the rear of the device to automate your audio system even further. All connections should be made with a 3.5mm mono cable, and connect all signals as tip positive. y The first set of triggers will output a 12V signal that corresponds to a zone being on or off. For example, if you wire a cable to the 3.5mm port for Zone 1’s trigger, you will get a 12V signal on that wire when the zone is on, and 0V when the zone is off.
Dayton Audio Matrio App Description The Dayton Audio Matrio App features convenient control over all of the functions of the Dayton Audio DAX88. The app offers two main screens for control and also a settings menu that offers extra customization. Zone Control This menu offers control over all possible settings for each particular zone of your DAX88. All zones of the currently selected DAX88 device will be found in a scrollable list.
Dayton Audio Matrio App Description Group Control It can be tedious to change settings per zone one by one if you are trying to modify settings of many zones at a time. The group control page of the Matrio app offers a sleek solution for controlling many zones at once, even zones that are on different DAX88 units. This screen will automatically populate with every DAX88 unit it finds on the network, including the custom names of Zones found on each device.
Dayton Audio Matrio App Description Setting up Your Device in the Dayton Audio Matrio App The Dayton Audio Matrio app offers customization to make using your DAX88 even easier for any user. As can be seen below, there are 3 options for customization. All custom names get stored on the DAX88 itself and retrieved by the app, so for example, if an installer sets up the names in the app during installation, anyone who uses the app after installation will see these names automatically.
DAX88 Wi-Fi streaming with Hi-Fly Because the Dayton Audio DAX88 has Dayton Audio Hi-Fly technology built in, you are able to enjoy Wi-Fi streaming on any or all zones of your DAX88. There are many streaming options with Dayton Audio Hi-Fly that are listed below. Make sure to set the appropriate zone of your DAX88 to input 8 or ‘Hi-Fly’ before streaming.
DAX88 Specifications RMS Power (All Channels Driven) @ 4~8 Ohms 80 Watts / Channel RMS Power (All Channels Driven) @ 8 Ohms Bridged 200 Watts / Channel S/N Ratio >87 dB THD 0.60% Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz Maximum Input Sensitivity 800 mV Amplifier Protection Overload, Short Circuit, Thermal Trigger Systems DC 12V Input RCA, 3.5mm, Optical, Wi-Fi (Hi-Fly) Output Connectors Terminal Block, RCA Wi-Fi Frequency 2400-2483.
RS232 Serial Control Baud Rate : 9600 Data Bits : 8 VO:Volume control Stop Bits : 1 VO(00-38):Volume control Parity : None Flow Control : None TR:Treble control 'CR': Carriage Return (0x0D) is required TR(00-24):Treble control.
RS232 Serial Control Examples of various commands : Set Zone 1 to Power Off <01PR00 Set Zone 1 to Volume 23 Set Zone 1 to Power On <11VO23 <01PR01 Set Zone 6 to Source 4 <06CH04 Ask Status command structure ?xx'CR' xx: Indicates the control object code 01 : Zone1 02 : Zone2 03 : Zone3 04 : Zone4 05 : Zone5 06 : Zone6 07 : Zone7 08 : Zone8 ...............
Revision log V 1.0 – Basic manual V 1.1 – Major formatting revisions, rewrites, and added numerous sections, including but not limited to o o o o Speaker connection guides Audio Source Connection Guide Trigger guides Wi-Fi streaming guide Future versions of this user manual will include updated diagrams, improved instruction, formatting improvement, updated screenshots (with included annotation), etc.
Last Revised: Ģ/Ġ/2020
